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About The Dagger

The Dagger is the premier online source for Harford County, Maryland news since 2007. Its Web site, www.daggerpress.com, breaks the stories readers won’t find anywhere else and hosts a lively community that drives the daily discussion of community events. Overseen by a diverse group of well-connected reporters, active community organizers, and knowledgeable locals, The Dagger is a next-generation model of journalism and has become a must-read to understand the Baltimore suburb’s rapidly changing political and cultural landscape.

The Dagger is…

…an interactive, online news source providing independent reporting, cultural commentary and social observations. Our original content is strengthened and supplemented by the open involvement and direct participation of our readers. Together, reader and writer, supporter and detractor, come together to form a unique online community.

The Dagger is not affiliated with any corporation, publishing company, political party, professional sports team, clique or trade association, although many of our members and readers are. We do not charge for access to our content and are supported by loose change, good intentions and occasional advertising revenues.

The Dagger is looking for…

Writers, reporters, critics, photographers, videographers, and neighborhood busybodies who are interested in telling the rest of our community what you know. We are eager to add new volunteers and contributors who want to report the news and delve deeper into it. You don’t have to be a trained journalist to help us grow. E-mail us for more information, or drop us a note using our contact form.

How is The Dagger different?

The Dagger is more than a blog, more than a forum, more than a traditional newspaper. It is a fusion of all of these and more, combining the best elements of professional journalism with insiders’ local knowledge to create a new concept of news reporting set loose upon a growing community demanding something more than another process story.

A handful of professional journalists are supplemented by a knowledgeable, eager group of contributors. There are advocates who have fought the battles and, while admitting to their stance, share their hard-won knowledge with readers. There are community figures who chime in with the slice-of-life pieces that define Harford County. And most importantly, there are the individuals who comment on every story, press release, and news item we post, contributing their insider knowledge to the issue at hand.

Tell us. Join us.

What they’re saying about The Dagger…

“Some of their junkies are in the police department and the school system and the council. They also have people embedded in those places, and some of them write under other names…They love to write and to be read and for some of these people, it’s their only chance to ever do that.” – former Aberdeen Mayor S. Fred Simmons

“I don’t think you have to go much further than the title of the [Web site] to figure out the intent. It speaks for itself.” – Harford County Board of Education member Mark Wolkow

“If you’re on the school board, I can see where you’d suddenly think The Dagger has got your number, but they’re as balanced as anything, at least on the reporting.” – State Sen. Barry Glassman

“…’The Dagger’ is getting a lot of justified recognition. Please keep up the good work!” – State Del. B. Dan Riley

For a look back at the first year of The Dagger, click here.

Sounding Off

  • “According to the below article, it looks like the Minneapolis City Council is moving toward unarmed traffic enforcers. https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-city-council-voted-unarmed-traffic-enforcers-daunte-wright-shooting OYE,…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “According to the below article, it looks like the Minneapolis City Council is moving toward unarmed traffic enforcers. https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-city-council-voted-unarmed-traffic-enforcers-daunte-wright-shooting OYE,…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Men and women who become police are called to duty to protect and serve. Their training prepares them to adapt…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Great idea! I wonder how the person who wrote that article would feel if the police refused to stop a…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Billy Butcher, you need to STFU. You will never know what it is like to have a true 1979 San…”

    Bob | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “I think he is full of shit and just out for a troll. Probably the kind of guy that walks…”

    Billy Butcher is Back | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Thank you Dagger for releasing some Harford County breaking news after taking a month and half hiatus. Now for the…”

    Billy Butcher | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “Perfect for the job of Comptroller of Maryland. You have my vote!”

    Missing Reagan | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “Sir respectfully I have overwhelming suspicion that you have elected to omit portions of your rendition of your interaction with…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “I’m not a suck off the tit democrat like you”

    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “I rather he run for First District Congrees. He'd have my support.”

    Kyriakos Gary Ambridge | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “Dissenter I do not know a cop named Miller. I am sorry to read about your experience with the police.…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Must be an insurectionist Trumpster”

    JB46 | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “I bet you are the same Harford County cop who pulled me off my porch without a search warrant, without…”

    Dissenter | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"Is it time to take the police out of traffic stops?" https://news.yahoo.com/it-is-time-to-take-the-police-out-of-traffic-stops-155835442.html”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"House Republicans display Kamala Harris milk carton at news conference: ‘Missing at the border’ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republicans-kamala-harris-milk-carton-missing-at-border This story made me chuckle.…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Agreed. The police are enforcing laws that are made by the Politicians and there is far too many laws on…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Who in their right mind would want to be the police in a “Blue State” like Maryland? Good men and…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “I guess it doesn’t fit their agenda”

    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “There are things happening in Harford County all the time. The Dagger just doesn't report it....”

    SoulCrusher | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “"Yes, police can pull you over for hanging an air freshener in your car" https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/12/us/police-shooting-air-freshener-trnd/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Top+Stories%29 Does Maryland have a law…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “It’s now April 12, somebody please wake me when something new happens in Harford County”

    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “Bob, you really need to start labeling your posts as sarcasm. The less-informed may believe that you are being serious.…”

    SeriousGeorge | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • ““ Good news”.????? I guess time will tell. I think it will further empower and enable certain individuals promoting additional…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"Maryland lawmakers pass landmark police reform package into law, overriding Gov. Hogan’s vetoes" https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-pol-saturday-session-20210410-eyfrbxrlevhrvohrm43lbntvyq-story.html#ed=rss_www.baltimoresun.com/arcio/rss/category/latest/ Good news!”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

Recent Posts

  • Police Investigate Edgewood Shooting and Car Crash April 19, 2021
  • Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller April 15, 2021
  • Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges March 1, 2021
  • Havre de Grace Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor in Cecil County February 26, 2021
  • As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply February 3, 2021
  • Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully” January 13, 2021
  • Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do” January 7, 2021
  • Cause of Fire in Vacant Havre de Grace House Under Investigation January 5, 2021
  • Police Investigate Separate Fatal Crashes in Bel Air and Street December 30, 2020
  • Armed Robbery Suspect Fleeing Police Dies of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound December 27, 2020
  • Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police” December 22, 2020
  • Middle River Man, 22, Killed in Edgewood Shooting December 15, 2020
  • Man Injured in Havre de Grace Shooting December 12, 2020
  • Woman Killed in Aberdeen House Fire November 20, 2020
  • Detectives Investigate Edgewood Murder-Suicide November 18, 2020
  • Harford County Clamps Back Down After COVID-19 Surge November 12, 2020
  • Conowingo Dam Sediment Characterization Study Begins November 12, 2020
  • Former Baltimore Police Detective, from Bel Air, Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Agents November 6, 2020
  • Suspicious Jarrettsville Deaths Ruled Homicide and Suicide November 5, 2020
  • Man Arrested After Pulling Gun in Joppa Road Rage Incident November 4, 2020

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